How to travel from Perth to Gladstone, Australia
The distance between Perth and Gladstone is around 4,066km (2,526 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Perth to Gladstone by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gladstone → Perth if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Perth (PER) to Gladstone (GLT).
- Duration6h 15m
- Flight time5h 30m
- Typical costA$1,425($960)
Qantas
+ 1 others3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Sydney Central Station then Brisbane and then to Gladstone.
- Duration3 days 23h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$980($660)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Sydney Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Gladstone.
- Duration4 days 7h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,080($730)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Gladstone
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Perth to Gladstone by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$630 ($425) and will take around 4 days 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,425 ($960).
The distance between Perth and Gladstone is around 4,066km (2,526 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,576km (2,222 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Perth and Gladstone by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Perth to Gladstone is to fly which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx A$1,425 ($960).
The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Gladstone, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$630 ($425) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Perth and Gladstone. It typically takes around 3 days 23h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Perth to Gladstone. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sydney Central Station and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3 days 23h.
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, NSW TrainLink, Queensland Rail Travel and Journey Beyond - Great Southern run train services between Perth and Gladstone. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3 days 23h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Perth and Gladstone. We recommend that you fly from Perth (PER) to Gladstone (GLT). instead which will take 6h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Perth and Gladstone. Flights depart from Perth (PER) and arrive at Gladstone (GLT) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 5h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Perth to Gladstone. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 6h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Perth to Gladstone typically takes around 5h 30m. Flights depart from Perth (PER) and and arrive into Gladstone (GLT).
The closest major airport to Gladstone is Gladstone Airport (GLT) (GLT) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Gladstone. Rockhampton Airport (ROK) (ROK) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Perth and Gladstone. The distance is around 4,617km (2,869 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 1h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Gladstone is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around A$1,425 ($960).
Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Gladstone
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 6h 15m | A$1,425($960) | every 2 hours | 4,066km (2,526 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 7h 45m | A$850($570) | 5 times a week | 4,254km (2,643 miles) |
| Fly to Bundaberg (BDB), Train | 8hrs | A$1,450($975) | once daily | 4,091km (2,542 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 8h 25m | A$1,050($710) | once daily | 4,125km (2,563 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3 days 23h | A$980($660) | once a week | 5,450km (3,386 miles) |
| Train via Adelaide Parklands | 4 days 11h | A$630($425) | once a week | 5,791km (3,598 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4 days 7h | A$1,080($730) | once a week | 5,675km (3,526 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 1h | A$870($585) | on demand | 4,617km (2,869 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Perth and Gladstone
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Airports near Gladstone
The following major airports near Gladstone offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Gladstone
Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Gladstone
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 437km (272 miles) from Gladstone